by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Oct 1, 2019 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Do I have Meniere’s Disease? Today we are going to answer a question that I frequently hear from many patients that I see which is, “Do I have Meniere’s Disease?” The answer is that I have met many people who have been told that they have been...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 11, 2019 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Walking Stability
Reduce the Risk of Falling at Home Making your home more safe is important to reduce the risk of falling, especially if you have dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness with walking, or balance problems. Most falls occur on a level surface, slipping or tripping inside your...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Aug 21, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Kimberley Bell, DPT, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Does BPPV Treatment Hurt? Many people ask me if BPPV treatment hurts. The answer is that BPPV treatment may cause some temporary discomfort. During or after BPPV treatment, some patients also complain of mild to moderate pain in their head or neck. Informed...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Aug 16, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Have Symptoms of BPPV? What to Do It is very important to act as soon as possible if you feel like you have symptoms of BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). There are a few different steps that someone can take to get themselves the care that they need if they...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jul 25, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Walking Stability
Many people ask me, what is BPPV? They also want to know what symptoms are common with this vestibular disorder. The B in BPPV stands for Benign, which means it is not a disease or a pathology. However, the secondary effects of unresolved BPPV can be very serious,...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jun 27, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Health providers that might specialize in BPPV include physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, physician’s assistants, or audiologists. Those are the top professions that might choose to specialize in vestibular problems, but most healthcare...
